Alexis Clark-Martinez
Stockton,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Administering assessment for IEP purposes such as Woodcock Johnson and other assessments needed to fulfill an IEP. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education teacher
Turner Academy for Lodi Unified School District
01.2018 - Current
- As a Special education teacher, the duties are to provide a safe, structured, caring environment in which students with emotional and behavioral challenges can learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally
- Responsible for providing the appropriate accommodations and modifications to the set curriculum for students
- Duties include identifying the individual needs of their students, creating a supportive and effective learning environment, and ensuring their students have the resources they need to succeed
- Conducts assessment/evaluation of student abilities and needs; attends and serves as a member of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team to determine the eligibility of students for the program; assists in the development of IEP instructional goals/objectives; assists in identifying other related services for the student; reassesses/evaluates student progress and submits reports promptly to coincide with IEP review meetings.
Special Education Paraeducator
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Turner Academy's high staff-to-student ratio will help students engage in meaningful and individual programs that will help them meet their goals
- The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, and emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
ABA Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked as an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist for autistic children from ages 1-21
- The main responsibility of an applied behavioral analysis therapist is assisting patients for them to overcome social and mental disabilities
- At Trumpet Behavioral Health, our goal is to help children and adolescents on the autism spectrum reach their potential
- We help by providing individualized educational and clinical services
- The ABA therapists normally apply the reward systems to reinforce learning and positive behaviors.
Education
Masters in Special Education -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
08.2023
Special Education Credential Mild - Moderate -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
05.2022
Special Education Credential Moderate - Severe -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
05.2022
Bachelor in Communicative Disorders and Sciences -
San Jose State University
05.2017
Associate of Arts: Teacher preparation -
San Joaquin Delta College
05.2015
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School
05.2012
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavior Modification
- Instructional Strategies
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Instructional Adaptation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Assessment administration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Disability assessment testing
- IEP development
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Training - 2017-Current
- CPR
- Woodcock Johnson Training - 2018- Current
Timeline
Special Education teacher
Turner Academy for Lodi Unified School District
01.2018 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony
08.2017 - 01.2018
ABA Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
02.2016 - 09.2016
Masters in Special Education -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Special Education Credential Mild - Moderate -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Special Education Credential Moderate - Severe -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Bachelor in Communicative Disorders and Sciences -
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts: Teacher preparation -
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School
- Crisis Prevention Training - 2017-Current
- CPR
- Woodcock Johnson Training - 2018- Current
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